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George Springer hits a two-run home run in the first inning on May 24, 2014.

George Springer hits a two-run home run in the first inning on May 24, 2014.

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George Springer dives into home to score on a single hit by Dexter Fowler in the seventh inning.

George Springer dives into home to score on a single hit by Dexter Fowler in the seventh inning.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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George Springer (4) celebrates his game-tying, two-run home run with Jose Altuve (27) during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle less

George Springer (4) celebrates his game-tying, two-run home run with Jose Altuve (27) during the seventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Springer, center, celebrates his two-run home run with second baseman Delino Deshields, left, as Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia, right, watches during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Dunedin, Fla., on Feb. 27, 2013. less

Springer, center, celebrates his two-run home run with second baseman Delino Deshields, left, as Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia, right, watches during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition ... more

Photo: Nathan Denette, Associated Press

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Springer is .299 hitter in the minors with an OPS of .952.

Springer is .299 hitter in the minors with an OPS of .952.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

Springer is .299 hitter in the minors with an OPS of .952. Photo-6396369.87083 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Springer dives back to first ahead of the tag from Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo during an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park on March 29, 2013.

Springer dives back to first ahead of the tag from Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo during an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park on March 29, 2013.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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Springer played in the All-Star Futures game at Citi Field in New York on July 14, 2013.

Springer played in the All-Star Futures game at Citi Field in New York on July 14, 2013.

Photo: Kathy Willens, Associated Press

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